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Mates Auret and Parkes rack up the hundy

Parkes made it two for mates on the day when he also won for Jaime-Lee Lupton on Friday.

Harete Hipango: Celebrating the positives of 2019 for Whanganui

Whanganui MP Harete Hipango reflects on the positives of late 2019.

Rookies ride their luck in chaos

Crashes, mechanical problems and wrong turns combined for exciting times.

Sharemilker helps lift the weight at farm bootcamp

The farm gym focuses on conditioning minds as well as bodies.

Boil water notice issued for Waverley water supply users

The notice is likely to remain in place over the weekend.

Happy memories of Whanganui summers at local pool

More than 100 people headed to Whanganui East Pool for its summer season opening day.

'I'm enjoying myself before the races have even started'

Regulars and newcomers turn out for a day of motorcycle street racing in Whanganui.

Suzuki Series: Thrills and Spills at Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit

Quality racing interspersed with big red flag crashes on Whanganui's streets.

Cricket: Central Districts teams virtually unchanged for Super Smash double header

Jessica Watkin and Tom Bruce's teams face Wellington and Auckland at Pukekura Park.

Squash players honoured

Taihape win Team of the Year, while Whanganui players win Referee and Masters titles.

Speedway: Oceanview to host shootout on Sunday

One vs one racing.

Cricket: Wanganui hunting third format win over Wairarapa

After wins in 50-over and Twenty20, team wants two-day victory to complete the set.

Tuuletar: Get set for vocal fireworks

Playing in NZ next year is a dream come true for Finnish "vocal folk hop" act Tuuletar.

Rugby: Wanganui captain Campbell Hart nominated for Heartland Player of Year

Contends for the award alongside two Meads Cup winners from North Otago

Forgotten World Highway funding will boost tourism

The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated more than $9 million to the sealing project.

Sevens: Wanganui miss out on nationals after seventh place finish at Central Regions

Sevens season is over for the home side.

Speedway: Charlie Berntsen trophy on the line on Sunday at Oceanview

'The Charlie' is a coveted prize for all drivers.

Sevens: Young Wanganui team named for Central Region tournament

Teenagers will front up against professionals from the squads in Mitre 10 Cup unions.